Currently downloading the Linux beta torrent using [plug] Deluge [/plug], which is a fairly new lean and fast client
deluge-torrent.org.
I'm also running Ubuntu 6.10, with the latest updates, so if I run into the same problems as the previous folks I'll add my efforts to getting a trace for you.
Edit: I'm pleased to say that the installer that I downloaded works fine on Ubuntu 6.10, currently seeding for others to enjoy.
The graphics are good, physics are great, and game play quite smooth.
Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton), Nvidia GeForce 7600gs 256mb AGP 8x, 2Gb Ram Corsair TwinX 400 FSB, Soundblaster Audigy 2ZS (alsa).
The only problems that I have experienced 'in game', is that the sound is occasionaly 'scratchty' or affected by static.
The only other 'problem' I have is that the game isn't available to buy for Linux, yet! ;-)
I'll be checking out the second problem on a regular basis, and be sure to snap up the first installment once it goes gold.
Cheers folks, and keep up the good work.